Mapping Mills
Here at the Trust we love maps and we recently came across this wonderful website featuring all the mill sites …
The Water of Leith Conservation Trust works to conserve and enhance the river, its heritage and wildlife: the Trust promotes education and recreation through the Visitor Centre and works with volunteers and community groups to deliver around 240 river clean-ups and habitat improvement tasks annually.
Operating since 1988, it was the first river charity to be established in Scotland. Support our work by becoming a member, sending a donation or joining the hundred-strong team of volunteers who are involved in projects on the river and in running the Visitor Centre.
The Trust is a registered Charity (number SC000015). Our work is supported by City of Edinburgh Council’s Services for Communities and Children and Families Departments.
Our Centre Café is now open for Sit in and Takeaways every day 10.00am to 4.00pm.
Here at the Trust we love maps and we recently came across this wonderful website featuring all the mill sites …
While it might be a bit chilly to be hanging around watching for wildlife at this time of year, its …
Visitor Centre closes on 23rd Dec to reopen on 4th Jan
When I think back on a year of conservation along the Water of Leith river, none of this would be possible without our wonderful award-winning volunteer team.
The Water of Leith Walkway which runs from Balerno to Leith is an interesting beast to say the least, the …
Our Volunteers work has been recognised by a Paths for All Award – and we have £250 to spend on new gloves, brooms and rakes
Olympic level wading from our volunteer team on the hunt for Knotweed, Balsam and Litter!
As #COP26 draws to close we are thinking of how climate change will affect the Water of Leith in the …
For the last 15 years we have been creating ‘biodiversity boost’ sites along the river. These are sites which were …
Here at the Trust we love maps and we recently came across this wonderful website featuring all the mill sites …
While it might be a bit chilly to be hanging around watching for wildlife at this time of year, its …
Visitor Centre closes on 23rd Dec to reopen on 4th Jan
The Water of Leith Conservation Trust works to conserve and enhance the river, its heritage and wildlife: The Trust promotes education and recreation through the Visitor Centre, and works with volunteers and community groups to deliver around 240 river clean-ups and habitat improvement tasks annually.